Humanity leaned forward in lax manners <br />To hang bags of plans on racks, <br />But when he stood erect, <br />The intended effect became manifest: <br />The dredged seabed of frustrations and regrets <br />Furnished sediments and dregs of wrecked events <br />And gave vent to our pent-up resentments. Thus, the bags carefully contrived contents, <br />Like contemplations and visions beset by rents <br />Went sublime and clean-clear out of reach, <br />Thus blending difficulties and ease <br />In a manner that's hard to breach <br />Just like the human knees <br />And his forearm's reach <br />Which leaning brings within easy reach, <br />But shoots beyond reach <br />When erect to preach <br />On or off the beach<br /><br />Adebayo Olabisi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/our-dilemmas-and-predicaments/
